Exam Season: the secrets to shine

June is marked by the arrival of summer, a season coveted and desired by the vast majority of people, as it means the existence of weekends spent with family and friends, on a beach or in a garden close to home, enjoying the sun and long late afternoons. However, for most students at different levels of education, this month is synonymous with periods of greater stress, fatigue, and anxiety due to the existence of National and End of Semester Exams.

In fact, the periods of final evaluations were, and always will be, characterized as times of extreme fatigue, resulting from the demand of study sessions that seem to have no end. As if that were not enough, they are still accompanied by intense levels of stress, anxiety, and fear, as a result of the amount of material we have to study and which, at a certain point, makes us doubt whether we will really be able to achieve our goals. In this way, this whole loop of emotions contributes to a decrease in the productivity of our study, either because we couldn't sleep the night before, because we were anxious about the upcoming evaluations, or because we made the mistake of studying until dawn.

Although the exam season is a demanding period, there are several strategies that can help you make your study more productive and, at the same time, alleviate the fatigue and stress so characteristic of this time:

• Organize your study and set a time for it, well in advance. Start by evaluating the amount of material you have to study for the exam and, based on that, build a study plan that allows you to define a work schedule. Thus, you will have the feeling that you have everything under control, which will help you to minimize stress and anxiety.
• Look for a suitable place for your study, which has the right lighting and allows you to reach satisfactory levels of concentration. Study in your room or in another room of the house if your study is more productive when you are alone, or in the library of your college or school, if you think it increases your performance. The most important thing is to discover what works best for you and thus create the conditions for your study session to be productive.
• Turn off electronic devices, or keep them in another room to resist the temptation to visit social media and not be distracted by notifications from chats with your friends.
• Rest! Try to outline your routine, taking into account your rest schedules and study breaks. Take regular breaks so you can eat, drink water or watch an episode of a series. Take advantage of the late afternoon to do something you like: watch the sunset by the river, drink a coffee with your friends or go for a run on the beach. Oh, and don't underestimate the eight hours of sleep that are ideal at this time so you can replenish your energy and ensure the productivity of your study session the next day.

If even after putting into practice what I wrote above, you feel tired and exposed to levels of stress and anxiety that do not allow you to rest, you can and should consult your pharmacist so that he/she can help you find the best solution for you. Currently, on the market, there are several food supplements that can help you! Among them, I highlight BioActivo Q10 100mg, which, as it is composed of Coenzyme Q10 and Vitamin B2, will be a great ally in restoring energy levels, and helping to fight fatigue and tiredness. Absorvit Smart Plus is also an excellent recommendation for periods of high intellectual effort, as it contains Bacopa monnieria, which helps to stimulate memory and concentration, and Vitamins B6 and B12, which help in the normal functioning of the nervous system and reduce fatigue.

Finally, if you think you need an ally in managing stress and anxiety, Arkorelax Cannabis Sativa is the right option for you! Since it is made up of Eleutherococcus extract, which contributes to physical and emotional well-being, and Hemp seed oil, which contains essential fatty acids that contribute to brain development, improving the immune system, and regulating mood, this is a supplement that will help you stay calm during times of greater stress.

As you can see, there are several strategies you can use to manage the exam season in the best way. Try to organize your study, maintain a healthy routine, and never forget your health and well-being. For this, you can always count on the Care Lineage team to help you!

Good luck with the exams!

 

Dr. Carolina Simão